Happy weekend, Carson City! In today’s happening-today edition: Garibaldi’s closure, free summer concerts, and taste of downtown + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A beloved local fixture: After 33 years in Carson City, Garibaldi’s will close June 27. The Italian favorite will keep normal hours until then, and serious purchase offers for the business may be considered -- see the closure details.
A decade of live music: Levitt AMP Carson City celebrates ten years as free summer concerts kick off today at the Brewery Arts Center with Igor and The Red Elvises, launching ten weeks of favorites -- see the full lineup.
Women-led beauty venture: Boss Girls Lashes opened a retail lash supply store in Carson City, founded by lash artists Jennifer Millim and Brooke O'Brien. Gift bags available while supplies last -- meet the lash founders.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Staycation on wheels: Whether you're hosting RV-loving friends or craving a low-key reset close to home, Carson RV Resort just got a glow-up with a heated pool, hot tub, secure gated entry, and reliable WiFi. Family and pet friendly, with pull-through sites and long-term options if the vibes stick.
Swing without wind: When the fairways are calling but your schedule or the breeze isn't, The Golf Lodge - Indoor Golf gives you Trackman iO sims across four bays, 400+ courses, and a country-club-inspired bar. Book a private room, chase a personal best, then toast the round like a local.
Cozy French fix: When your week needs a little joie de vivre, Z Bistro delivers with a friendly, family-run vibe and an ever-changing lineup of French-inspired, globally curious plates. It’s the kind of place locals claim as “their spot”, perfect for date night or treating yourself just because.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏛 Guided Historic Tour of Nevada State Prison @ Nevada State Prison | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Craving a history lesson with teeth? Tour Nevada State Prison on a 90-minute walk through cell blocks and the execution chamber, with tales of inmates, escapes, Ice Age fossils, and the only casino where the house was the house. Wear sturdy shoes. Tickets are $25.
🐶 Puppy Class @ Dog Coach Academy | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – This five-week Puppy Class at DogCoach Academy gets your little tornado practicing real-life skills with positive reinforcement, connection, and engagement. Weekly 45 to 60 minute sessions for $125, so you can still make brunch, and maybe finally drink coffee without rescuing a chewed slipper.
🤝 Creativity Connect - 3rd Sat @ NAMI Western Nevada | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Third Saturday means rolling up your sleeves for a fresh art project, real conversation, and zero supply runs. They change it up monthly, take bright ideas, and keep it cozy with a 12-person cap. Meet new folks, or catch up with your partners in glue.
🛼 Who’s Your Daddy? Roller Derby Double Header! @ Carson City Community Center | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Sure, yard work can wait, because watching the Carson Victory Rollers dish out legal hits at the Carson City Community Center is cheaper than therapy. A double header with Colorado and Kansas City, two rule sets, raffles, and rowdy fun, kids free, group deals welcome.
📷 Through the Lens of Time: A Historic Photo Roundup @ Carson City Senior Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Jed Block revives Carson City’s past with sharp photos, dry wit, and a cast of characters you swear you’ve met. Part of America250 and a fundraiser for the Historical Society at the Nevada Room, it’s history with receipts, $10 members, $20 non.
🍽 Taste of Downtown @ Bob McFadden Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 5:30 PM – Carson City’s Taste of Downtown is the annual excuse to eat your way down Carson Street while local bands keep the stroll lively. Swap the backyard grill for small plates, cold sips, and people-watching, then declare your favorite bite like it’s a civic duty.
🧪 Family Steam Sunday @ Nevada State Railroad Museum | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Every Sunday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, STEAM means science, art, and actual locomotives. The family tackles hands-on projects, you soak up nostalgia, and everyone forgets their screens. Adults are $10, kids 17 and under are free, members waltz in free. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Carson City report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
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